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Blue Star Silicones Brochure GB 2007
Blue Star Silicones Brochure GB 2007
Blue Star Silicones Brochure GB 2007
Silicone elastomers are one of several materials used to produce molds, together with polyurethane elastomers, plasters, alginates and latex.
These elastomers have enabled new molding techniques to be developed (e.g. very flexible glove molds) and also the molding of very aggressive reproduction resins (polyurethanes, polyester, epoxies, etc.). Access to translucent and transparent grades together with the appropriate mechanical properties have also enabled the development of vacuum prototype molding. This type of application covers a very broad-ranging market, spanning from decorative molding to industrial molding. The Rhodorsil RTV-2 range was developed with this in mind, to meet all these requirements. Rhodorsil RTV-2 silicone elastomers have specific properties which provide users with many advantages.
il s r o d o h R g n i s u f o s e g a t n a v Ad
Flexibility Easy to use Release properties Tear strength Room temperature curing, no heat release Fine reproduction detail Aging resistance
simplified mold, gentle on delicate masters no need for complex equipment easy to demold thin section membranes, complex shapes no oven required, gentle on delicat masters details to the nearest micron reusing of stored molds, especially for polyaddition RTV-2s molding of exothermic reaction materials and low melting point alloys use in HF molding and in galvanoplastics molding accuracy
The Rhodorsil RTV 2s used in molding are two-component, room temperature curing elastomers.
Addition cure
Polyaddition type Rhodorsil RTV-2s supplied as part A and part B. Each of these types has specific features. Care should be taken to make the right choice to the molding technique and the users requirements.
g n i d l o m n i s e n o c i l i s 2 V T R
Polycondensation (PC)
Mixing Ratio Safety Precautions during mixing Pot life and demolding time Risk of inhibition Sensitive to reversion in confined spaces Shrinkage Range of products 100/2 to 100/10 Requirements (Glasses, gloves) in a well ventilated area Variable depending on catalysis Not heat accelerated No Yes 0.8% to 1.2% 3200 ; 3300
Polyaddition (PA)
100/10 to 100/100 None
Can be independent Heat accelerated Yes No 0.05% to 0.2% 3100 ; 3400 ; 3500
g n i d l o m n i s e n o c i l i s 2 V T R
There are numerous molding applications for Rhodorsil RTV-2s classified according to the principal markets.
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This type of application covers a very broad-ranging market, spanning from decorative molding to industrial molding. # Figurines # Toys # Candles # Decoration # Special effects # Picture frames
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ty Proto
ping
Prototyping is a technique which allows an industrial company to increase its reactivity to changes in market trends.
pr PadDue to pad printing, motives of different colors can be printed on various surfaces objects (bottle, plate). # General transfer printing # Transfer printing on ceramics # Label, decal transfer
inting
Cons
Silicone molds allow esthetical construction in concrete parts. # Restoration of historical monuments # Statues # Paving, flag stones # Facade ornaments / architectural trim molding
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Bluestar Silicones France SAS (Commonwealth of Independant States (CIS), Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa) 21, avenue Georges Pompidou F-69480 Lyon cedex 03 Tel. + 33 (0)4 72 13 19 00 Fax + 33 (0)4 72 13 19 88 Usine Bluestar Silicones SBU Silicones Customer Service (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Nederlands) 55, rue des Frres Perret - BP 22 F-69191 Saint-Fons cedex Tel. + 33 (0)4 72 73 74 75 Fax + 33 (0)4 72 73 76 45 Bluestar Siliconi Italia SpA (Italy) Via Archimede, 602 I - 21042 Caronno Pertusella (Va) Tel. + 39 02 964 14 353 Fax + 39 02 964 50 209 Bluestar Silicones Brasil Ltda (South America) Av. Maria Coelho Aguiar, 215 Bloco B - CENESP 05804-902 Sao Paulo - SP Brazil Tel. + 55 11 3741 8860 Fax + 55 11 3741 9539 Bluestar Silicones Germany GmbH (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) Quettinger Strasse 289 D -51381 Leverkusen Tel. + 00 49 2171 5009 0 Fax + 00 49 2171 5009 67
Bluestar Siliconas Espaa SA (Spain, Portugal) Vic 3, Poligono Industrial La Florida E - 08130 Santa Perpetua de Mogoda (Barcelona) Tel. + 34 93 504 02 600 Fax + 34 93 560 80 49 Bluestar Silicones USA Corp (USA - Canada) 8 Cedar Brook Drive Cranbury NJ D08512 - 7500 - USA Tel. 1 609 860 3766 Fax 1 609 860 0139 Bluestar Silicones UK Ltd (United Kingdom, Ireland) Wolfe Mead, Farnham Road Bordon, Hampshire GU35 0NH Tel. + 44 14 20 606 000 Fax + 44 14 20 606 060 Bluestar Silicones Scandinavia A/S (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland) Dronningensgate 6 N - 0152 Oslo Tel. + 47 22 91 07 61 Fax + 47 22 91 07 64 Bluestar Silicones Asia Pacific Unit A, 18/F Manulife Tower 169 Electric Road North Point - Hong Kong Tel. 852 3106 2720 Fax 852 2979 0241
The information contained in this document is given in good faith and based on Bluestar Silicones current knowledge. Bluestar Silicones makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness of such information or as to the compatibility of such information with the user's intended application : information is supplied on an as-is basis and is not binding on Bluestar Silicones. Nothing contained herein is intended as a recommendation to use the products so as to infringe any patent. Bluestar Silicones assumes no liability for users violation of patent or other rights and disclaims any liability for loss, injury or damage which may result from the use of the products. Therefore, information contained herein must not be used as a substitute for necessary prior tests which are the sole responsibility of the user and which alone can ensure that a product is suitable for a given use.
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Reproduction materials
Innovation
# Construction
Advantages of silicones
# Easy processing # Mold release capability # Highly accurate reproduction # Flexible molds # Good abrasion resistance
- For applications requiring high dimensional accuracy, choose a polyaddition RTV. - For the molding of deep-section parts with accentuated undercuts, choose a RTV combining both flexibility and mechanical strength. - For vertical imprints, use a specific silicone for impression coating techniques (thixotropic). - For sock-molding techniques choose a very soft RTV.
This type of molding requires a specific approach in order to avoid damaging the model. Care should be taken on the compatibility of insulating products with the model (pore fillers, release coating). If the mold stays on the model for more than the recommended time (24 hours at 23C) no adhesion problems with the model will occur. These tests can be carried out on a non visible part of the model (e.g. the base) or a test sample.
# Polyaddition
Characteristics before curing Product name
Part A Color Part B Color Off-white Off-white Grey Part A + Part B Ratio 1/1 1/1 10/1 Viscosity 5 000 30 000 28 000 Pot life at 25 C 60 min 1h 60 min
Curing
Demolding time at 25 C 90 min 10 h 10 h Shore hardness (Shore A) 12 30 28
# Polycondensation
Characteristics before curing Product name
Base Color Preconised catalyst 6H SPE Part A + Catalyst Ratio Viscosity 35 000 35 000 100/5 Thixo 24 H Paste 35 000 100/4 Paste 90-150 min 90-150 min 90 min 24 h 24 h 16 h 25 25 25 21 21 9 4 4 2,5 450 450 350 Pot life at 25 C 20-60 min 90-150 min
Curing
Demolding time at 25 C 6h 24 h Shore hardness (Shore A) 25 25
RTV 3325
White
RTV 3325 P
Beige
Cata 83 Paste
General purpose
Reproduction materials
Innovation
Advantages of silicones
# Highly accurate reproductions # Easy processing # Dimensional stability # Long-lasting molds # Curing accelerated by heat
# Polyaddition
Characteristics before curing Product name
Part A Color Part B Color Orange
Pink/white/colorless
Curing
Pot life at 25 C 30 min 1h 1 h 30 1 h 30 Demolding time at 25 C 90 min 16 h 24 h 16 h Shore hardness (Shore A) 12 28 40 50
Part A + Part B Ratio 1/1 100/10 100/10 100/10 Viscosity 5 000 22 000 15 000 15 000
RTV 3512 A/B RTV 3428 A/B RTV 3440 A/B RTV 3450 A/B
Blue Black
# Polycondensation
Characteristics before curing Product name
Part A Color
Curing
Pot life at 25 C 150 min 20-60 min Demolding time at 25 C 24 h 6h 18 90-150 min 24 h Shore hardness (Shore A) 10
Preconised catalyst
H 6H SPE
RTV 3310
White
RTV 3318
100/5
30 000
20
500
6h 25 24 h 22 4 450
RTV 3325
White Thixo 24 H
RTV 3330
Grey
SPU
100/5
35 000
90 min
16 h
30
18
380
Pad-printing
Innovation
# Resins (PUR, polyester) # Plastics (PVC, ABS, PMMA) # Wood # Light alloys
# Flexible (possible to adapt hardness to conform to irregular shapes) # Perfect transfer of inks to the surface # Silicone pads long life # Pads stability to storage
due to low surface tension and release properties of silicone
Advantages of silicones
Curing
Demolding time at 25 C 4h 16 h 16 h 12 h Shore hardness (Shore A) 20 30 28 32
RTV 3120 A/B RTV 3125 A/B RTV 3128 A/B RTV 3132 A/B
Reproduction materials
Innovation
Advantages of silicones
# Accurate reproduction # Dimensional stability # High transparency # Curing accelerated by heat # Outstanding mechanical
properties
# Chemical resistance
Curing
Demolding time at 25 C Shore hardness (Shore A)
Transparent
< 24 h
38
19
5,2
350
Self bleeding
RTV 3040 A/B 1/1
Transparent
Translucent
Transparent
Translucent
1/1
56 000
1h
< 24 h
37
22
5,5
400